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MXP Malpensa International Airport

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Malpensa International Airport (MXP) serves Milan, about 40 km northwest of Milan. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMXP
ICAOLIMC
ServesMilan
From centre40 km
Non-stop107
Airlines75
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Elevation234 m

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The airport in numbers

Malpensa International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Malpensa International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 31M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1909
117 years ago
Passengers / year
31M
as of 2025
Elevation
234 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Società Esercizi Aeroportuali SEA
Passengers per year, 1994–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Malpensa International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Malpensa International Airport to Milan

The airport is about 40 km northwest of Milan, about 57 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.

Taxi & apps: Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active. Estimated fare to the centre: €58–€92.

Tipping: Not customary; a small round-up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~40 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~57 min€58–€92
Private transfer~57 minfixed upfront
Car rental~57 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MXP to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Morterone65 km68 min€91–€145
Turin102 km108 min€142–€225
Genoa137 km144 min€189–€301
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Malpensa International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€58–€92 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Milano ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Malpensa International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 107 destinations, operated by 75 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: easyJet · Alitalia · Meridiana · Iberia Airlines · Blue Panorama Airlines · Germanwings · Lufthansa · Air France · Air Berlin · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Malpensa International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Malpensa International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Malpensa International Airport to the centre of Milan?
Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. The airport is about 40 km northwest of Milan, about 57 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Malpensa International Airport to Milan?
Roughly €58–€92 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Malpensa International Airport?
Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active.
What's the cheapest way from Malpensa International Airport to Milan?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.
Can I get from Malpensa International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Malpensa International Airport?
About 107 destinations, including New York, Rome, Tirana, Vienna. 75 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Malpensa International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Malpensa International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Malpensa International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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